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April 16, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember & honor the 32 lives that were lost during the tragic Virginia Tech shooting. @HouseDemocrats have taken the first steps toward reforming gun laws to prevent these tragedies from happening again. It's time that our Senate colleagues do the same. #VTWeRemember" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember the lives lost during the horrific act of terror at the Boston Marathon in 2013. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected and with those who found the courage to lace up their shoes and keep running. #PatriotsDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 9, 2019 Tweet - "Today I had the privilege of receiving the 2019 AOA Health Care Leadership Award. Access to health care -- including eye care -- is the civil right battle of this century. I will continue to champion quality affordable care for all Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 8, 2019 Tweets - "My heart goes out to the congregations of the three black churches that burned over the past several days in Louisiana. I know these communities will rebuild & their faith will not waiver. Places of worship are sacred & any assault against them is an assault on American ideals." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2019 Clyburn Mourns the Passing of Ernest "Fritz" Hollings Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2019 Tweet - "America has lost a one of a kind statesman. Fritz Hollings was an astute politician who was motivated by service. He was truly devoted to advancing the cause of our democracy and bettering the lives all Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "When I got the news of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination 51 years ago today, I went home, numb. I sat in my house, turned the radio on and just listened. I just sat there, the rest of the night. The sun came up with me sitting there. #MLK51" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "The Violence Against Women Act is vital to protecting victims and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Today's legislation closes the "boyfriend loophole" and stops perpetrators of domestic violence and stalkers from obtaining firearms. #VAWA19" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "This president's threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border or impose auto-tariffs as an attempt to stop asylum is outrageous Any implementation of auto-tariffs would threaten jobs and our economy. We need real immigration reform, not extremist demands." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 2, 2019 Tweets - "Workers ought to be paid equally for doing the same job regardless of their gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other factor. #EqualPayDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 1, 2019 Harris, 80 Members of the House of Representatives Introduce the Conscience Protection Act Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
March 28, 2019 Tweet - "These migrant families are coming to our borders fleeing violence and seeking a better life, but instead of providing them a safe haven this Administration is caging them in parking lots. This is immoral and inhumane. We must stop this madness." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 26, 2019 Scott, Casey Introduce Anti-Semitism Awareness Act Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 18, 2019 Tweet - "The 1963 Gideon v. Wainwright @Scotus decision ruled that all defendants have the right to counsel, freeing thousands of people who would have otherwise been imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. However, there is still work to be done in our criminal justice system." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 14, 2019 Sen. Scott Statement on the Emergency Declaration Resolution of Disapproval Sen. Tim Scott
March 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Enzi, Barrasso sign letter urging administration to increase the number of H-2B workers Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "Last year, 276,000 gun background checks were not completed in the 3-day window, meaning those guns could have gone to prohibited owners. Our #CharlestonLoophole bill gives the FBI more time to do its job so we can keep guns from prohibited owners." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2019 Tweet - "This president's threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border or impose auto-tariffs as an attempt to stop asylum is outrageous Any implementation of auto-tariffs would threaten jobs and our economy. We need real immigration reform, not extremist demands." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today, 90 percent of background checks are completed within 90 seconds, and 96 percent are completed within three days. Our bill would allow law enforcement additional time to review the backgrounds of the other 4 percent." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Majority Whip Clyburn Floor Statement on Passage of The "Charleston Loophole" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "The #CharlestonLoophole is something all members of Congress should have the courage to change, and I am proud of my House colleagues for displaying that courage today. By doing so, we are one step closer to granting the American people the peace and serenity they deserve." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Cornyn, Murphy Urge Agencies to Fully Implement Fix NICS Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "FBI analysis of the current background check system shows that 3 business days isn't enough time to decide if someone shouldn't be allowed to own a gun. #HR1112 gives them the time they need to conduct a thorough investigation." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "In 2015, 9 innocent people were gunned down at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC. The gun used was sold even though the background check wasn't completed. It's past time for thoughts and prayers. We need action. #HR1112 is an important first step." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "In 2017, 23% of cases where a gun was transferred to a prohibited purchaser involved someone who had been convicted of domestic violence or who had a restraining order. We must fix the #CharlestonLoophole to keep these weapons from falling into the wrong hands!" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
April 16, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember & honor the 32 lives that were lost during the tragic Virginia Tech shooting. @HouseDemocrats have taken the first steps toward reforming gun laws to prevent these tragedies from happening again. It's time that our Senate colleagues do the same. #VTWeRemember" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today we remember the lives lost during the horrific act of terror at the Boston Marathon in 2013. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected and with those who found the courage to lace up their shoes and keep running. #PatriotsDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 9, 2019 Tweet - "Today I had the privilege of receiving the 2019 AOA Health Care Leadership Award. Access to health care -- including eye care -- is the civil right battle of this century. I will continue to champion quality affordable care for all Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 8, 2019 Tweets - "My heart goes out to the congregations of the three black churches that burned over the past several days in Louisiana. I know these communities will rebuild & their faith will not waiver. Places of worship are sacred & any assault against them is an assault on American ideals." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2019 Clyburn Mourns the Passing of Ernest "Fritz" Hollings Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2019 Tweet - "America has lost a one of a kind statesman. Fritz Hollings was an astute politician who was motivated by service. He was truly devoted to advancing the cause of our democracy and bettering the lives all Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "When I got the news of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination 51 years ago today, I went home, numb. I sat in my house, turned the radio on and just listened. I just sat there, the rest of the night. The sun came up with me sitting there. #MLK51" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "The Violence Against Women Act is vital to protecting victims and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Today's legislation closes the "boyfriend loophole" and stops perpetrators of domestic violence and stalkers from obtaining firearms. #VAWA19" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "This president's threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border or impose auto-tariffs as an attempt to stop asylum is outrageous Any implementation of auto-tariffs would threaten jobs and our economy. We need real immigration reform, not extremist demands." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 2, 2019 Tweets - "Workers ought to be paid equally for doing the same job regardless of their gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other factor. #EqualPayDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 1, 2019 Harris, 80 Members of the House of Representatives Introduce the Conscience Protection Act Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
March 28, 2019 Tweet - "These migrant families are coming to our borders fleeing violence and seeking a better life, but instead of providing them a safe haven this Administration is caging them in parking lots. This is immoral and inhumane. We must stop this madness." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 26, 2019 Scott, Casey Introduce Anti-Semitism Awareness Act Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 18, 2019 Tweet - "The 1963 Gideon v. Wainwright @Scotus decision ruled that all defendants have the right to counsel, freeing thousands of people who would have otherwise been imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. However, there is still work to be done in our criminal justice system." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 14, 2019 Sen. Scott Statement on the Emergency Declaration Resolution of Disapproval Sen.Tim Scott
March 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Enzi, Barrasso sign letter urging administration to increase the number of H-2B workers Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "Last year, 276,000 gun background checks were not completed in the 3-day window, meaning those guns could have gone to prohibited owners. Our #CharlestonLoophole bill gives the FBI more time to do its job so we can keep guns from prohibited owners." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2019 Tweet - "This president's threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border or impose auto-tariffs as an attempt to stop asylum is outrageous Any implementation of auto-tariffs would threaten jobs and our economy. We need real immigration reform, not extremist demands." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today, 90 percent of background checks are completed within 90 seconds, and 96 percent are completed within three days. Our bill would allow law enforcement additional time to review the backgrounds of the other 4 percent." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Majority Whip Clyburn Floor Statement on Passage of The "Charleston Loophole" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "The #CharlestonLoophole is something all members of Congress should have the courage to change, and I am proud of my House colleagues for displaying that courage today. By doing so, we are one step closer to granting the American people the peace and serenity they deserve." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Cornyn, Murphy Urge Agencies to Fully Implement Fix NICS Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "FBI analysis of the current background check system shows that 3 business days isn't enough time to decide if someone shouldn't be allowed to own a gun. #HR1112 gives them the time they need to conduct a thorough investigation." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "In 2015, 9 innocent people were gunned down at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC. The gun used was sold even though the background check wasn't completed. It's past time for thoughts and prayers. We need action. #HR1112 is an important first step." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "In 2017, 23% of cases where a gun was transferred to a prohibited purchaser involved someone who had been convicted of domestic violence or who had a restraining order. We must fix the #CharlestonLoophole to keep these weapons from falling into the wrong hands!" Rep.Jim Clyburn
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